Residents facing eviction to stay in units after Delco apartment complex deemed unfit for human habitation [Video]

GLENOLDEN, Pa. – Nearly 100 residents of a Delaware County apartment complex will stay in their apartments after they were set to be evicted Monday afternoon.

Fire and safety issues forced Glenolden officials to take action at the Glen Manor Apartments last week when about half of the 180 units were deemed “Unfit for Human Habitation.”

The violations ranged from no emergency lighting, non-working smoke detectors, out of code or outdated fire extinguishers, according to Borough officials.

“We receive 25 to 30 complaints this year alone from residents” said Glenolden Borough Manager Brian Razzi.

On Monday, FOX 29 was on the property where repair crews were seen coming in and out of the complex.

Razzi says by late Monday afternoon “most of the fire safety” issues were being addressed and informed residents they would not be evicted. However, the property still faces code issues.

“They need to obtain rental licenses for each of …